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Est.

2001

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Helping Hand Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $1.8 million granted in 2020 to a single grantee, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ASSIST THE HELPING HAND CENTER IN PROVIDING "SERVICE FOR LIFE" TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY ASSURING THE AGENCY'S LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH FUND RAISING AND FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP.
Total Funding Given
$1.8M
2020
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
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HELPING HAND CENTER
Countryside, IL
$3.5M
100%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$456.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$172.9K
W
William Dwyer
Board Member
M
Marge Ackermann
Board Member
R
Rick Kaufmann
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HELPING HAND FOUNDATION?
No. HELPING HAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HELPING HAND FOUNDATION give?
HELPING HAND FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HELPING HAND FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HELPING HAND FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $457 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HELPING HAND FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2020, HELPING HAND FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HELPING HAND FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HELPING HAND FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include HELPING HAND CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HELPING HAND FOUNDATION?
HELPING HAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.